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Published September 15, 2021 9:49 AM IST Entry to Israel for students after Sukkos has been arranged. In August, prior to the new school year, the Igud, led by Rabbi Nechemya Malinowitz, … [Read more...] about Student Entry Post-Sukkos Approved

Updated September 3, 2021 3:49 PM IST Earlier this week, Chaim V’Chessed detailed the new quarantine rules proposed for incoming travelers to Israel. Today, September 3, these new rules have gone … [Read more...] about New Quarantine Leniencies Take Effect; Clarifications for Foreigners

Published August 30, 2021 10:53 AM IST As Chaim V’Chessed has chronicled extensively throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, quarantine rules for travelers entering Israel have changed countless … [Read more...] about Quarantine to be Cancelled for Vaccinated/Recovered Passengers

Published August 22, 2021 12:53 PM IST Most Misrad HaPnim (Interior Ministry) offices will be closed for vacation this week, August 22 through August 26, 2021 and on Wednesday, September 1. Please … [Read more...] about Misrad HaPnim Closed This Week, Next Wednesday

Published August 11, 2021 5:07 PM IST As reported earlier this week, several Red (Highest Risk) countries will change to Orange (High Risk) on August 16. These include countries such as England, … [Read more...] about Visa Holders to Be Permitted From England Next Week

Updated August 9, 2021 6:53 PM IST As Chaim V’Chessed has reported extensively, rules regarding entry from different countries continue to be issued, on a nearly daily basis. The latest update, … [Read more...] about Another Day, Another List of Rules. US Rules Begin on Aug 11

Published August 8, 2021 12:45 PM IST As Chaim V’Chessed has reported extensively, strict new rules have already gone into effect regarding Highest Risk countries, notably including England. … [Read more...] about Uncertainties Regarding New Entry Rules

Published August 3, 2021 2:45 PM IST Aug 3 12:52 PM IST UPDATE: In light of a public outcry over the short notice, officials have further delayed implementation of the new High Risk countries until … [Read more...] about USA, Other Countries to be Added to High Risk List

Published August 2, 2021 2:58 PM IST In a little publicized development, the United States Embassy has announced a special service to make available additional appointments for passport services. … [Read more...] about US Embassy Announces ‘Passport Sundays’

Updated July 27, 2021 11:28 AM IST As Chaim V’Chessed has reported, several countries will join the Highest Risk list on July 30. Many student visa holders are currently vacationing in locations … [Read more...] about Return from High Risk Countries: Update

Published July 25, 2021 11:59 AM IST As reported last week, England, Georgia, Cyprus and Turkey will become classified as Red countries, effective Friday, July 30. This means that these countries … [Read more...] about Student Visa Holders from Red Countries to Be Barred, Stopovers Permitted

Published July 23, 2021 12:46 PM IST In a significant change, Israel’s Corona Cabinet has decided that England, Georgia, Cyprus and Turkey will become classified as Red countries, effective Friday, … [Read more...] about England, Other Countries to Turn Red, Student Entry to be Limited